Shooting in Ja-Ela; No Injuries Reported

Shooting in Ja-Ela; No Injuries Reported

by Staff Writer 24-12-2024 | 9:15 AM

COLOMBO (News 1st): A shooting has taken place at a residence in St. Anna, Ja-Ela.

According to Police Media Spokesperson, SSP Buddhika Manatunga, two individuals on a motorcycle fired approximately 40 rounds from a T-56 assault rifle at the residence early this morning, causing damage to the property and neighboring houses. 

However, no injuries were reported. 

The shooting was targeted at a house belonging to a relative of a suspected organized criminal named "Batuwatte Chamara".

A similar shooting incident was reported from the same residence on December 15

Further investigations into the incident are currently underway.